The Gurkha Soldier Memorial - Horse Guards Avenue, London, UK
N 51° 30.306 W 000° 07.502
30U E 699518 N 5709915
This memorial is dedicated to the Gurkha Soldier for both the First and Second World Wars. The monument also list the various campaigns the Gurkha's have taken part in.
Waymark Code: WMCQGX
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/03/2011
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This memorial recalls the deployment of Gurkha soldiers by the British. The memorial was unveiled on December 3, 1997 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
It bears the inscription:
"The Gurkha Soldier. Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous, never had country more faithful friends than you."
The bronze statue is about lifesize and shows a Gurkha in a uniform probably worn during the Great War.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 12/03/1997
Private or Public Monument?: Other
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Unknown
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Horse Guards Avenue
Westminster
London, United Kingdom
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